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Consumer product recall

UBERHAUS propane gas barbecue

Starting date:
May 18, 2012
Posting date:
May 18, 2012
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Household Items, Miscellaneous
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Audience:
General Public (GP)
Identification number:
RA-500002831

Affected products

UBERHAUS propane gas barbecue

Product description

This recall involves UBERHAUS propane gas barbecues bearing model number 780-0002B and serial numbers starting with 20117800002B.

Hazard identified

The product may have a manufacturing defect that can cause a fire.

RONA Inc. and Health Canada have received one reported incident where flames were seen at the temperature control panel upon ignition. There have been no reported injuries.

Number sold

Approximately 400 recalled barbecues were in sold in Réno-Dépôt stores in Quebec and in Rona stores across Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled barbecues were sold from February 2012 to April 2012.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Importer
Rona Inc.
Boucherville
Quebec
CANADA
Tel: 1-866-283-2239

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the barbecue and return it to a RONA or Réno-Dépôt store for a full refund.

For more information, consumers may contact customer service at 1-866-283-2239.